Subaru SVX 1992 Manual page 727

WHEELS AND AXLES
[W7A0] 4-2
24) Install remaining parts in reverse order of removal
procedures .
25) For installation and tightening torque of suspension
parts, refer to 4-1 [C200] .
For installation and tightening torque of brake parts,
refer to 4-4 [C200] .
Use a new self-lock nut.
7 . Aluminum Wheel and Tire
1) Deformation or damage on the rim can cause air
leakage. Check the rim flange for deformation, crack, or
damage, and repair as necessary.
2) Take stone, glass, nail etc . off the tread groove .
3) Replace tire :
* when large crack on side wall, damage or crack on
tread is found.
when the "tread wear indicator" appears as a solid
band across the tread .
Tire tread
Al 6-045
Fig. 140
a. When replacing a tire, make sure to use only the
same size, construction and load range as originally
installed. Avoid mixing radial, belted bias or bias tires
on the vehicle.
b. Left and right aluminum wheels have different de-
signs. Install them in their correct positions .
c. Identification mark "RH" or "LH" is indicated on
rear surface of each wheel. "LH" wheels have "L"
marked beside tire valve.
L~ \
o ~ o
0
1
s"s.w
R H
o
O 1
a
Q
O O
LH~ ~I ~o~"O I
e
Identification mark "L"
C4-360
Fig . 141
A: INSPECTION OF WHEEL RUNOUT
1) Jack up vehicle until wheels clear the floor.
2) Slowly rotate wheel to check rim "runout" using a
dial gauge.
B4-621
Fig. 142
Axial runout limit Radial runout limit
Aluminum wheel
1 .0 mm (0.039 in)
43
Tread wear indicator